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Tropical Collapse in Early Triassic Caused by Lethal Heat: Extreme Temperatures Blamed for 'Dead Zone'
October 18, 2012 — Scientists have discovered why the 'broken world' following the worst extinction of all time lasted so long -- it was simply too hot to survive. The end-Permian mass extinction, which occurred around ... > full story -
Could a Hurricane Ever Strike Southern California?
October 18, 2012 — There's an old adage (with several variations) that California has four seasons: earthquake, fire, flood and drought. While Californians happily cede the title of Hurricane Capital of America to U.S. ... > full story -
World's Largest Subwoofer: Earthquakes 'Pump' Ground to Produce Infrasound
October 18, 2012 — Earthquakes sway buildings, buckle terrain, and rumble -- both audibly and in infrasound, frequencies below the threshold of human hearing. New computer modeling by a team of researchers indicates ... > full story -
Dinosaur-Era Acoustics: Global Warming May Give Oceans the 'Sound' of the Cretaceous
October 18, 2012 — Global temperatures directly affect the acidity of the ocean, which in turn changes the acoustical properties of sea water. New research suggests that global warming may give Earth’s oceans the ... > full story -
Fishery Collapse Near Venezuela Linked to Climate Change
October 18, 2012 — Even small increases in temperature from global warming are causing climatology shifts harmful to ocean life, a new study shows. Modest changes in temperature have significantly altered trade wind ... > full story -
Mathematics and the Ocean: Movement, Mixing and Climate Modeling
October 17, 2012 — Mathematicians have described mathematical ideas from dynamical systems along with numerical modeling and experimental observations to analyze mixing in the ... > full story -
New Model Reconciles the Moon's Earth-Like Composition With the Giant Impact Theory of Formation
October 17, 2012 — The giant impact believed to have formed the Earth-Moon system has long been accepted as canon. However, a major challenge to the theory has been that the Earth and Moon have identical oxygen isotope ... > full story -
Moon Was Created in Giant Smashup; Vaporization of Impactor Left Signature in Tiny Excess of Heavier Form of Zinc
October 17, 2012 — It's a big claim, but scientists say they have discovered evidence that the Moon was born in a flaming blaze of glory when a body the size of Mars collided with the early Earth. The evidence might ... > full storyMore: -
Corals and Food Security: Study Shows Nations at Risk
October 17, 2012 — A new study identifies countries most vulnerable to declining coral reef fisheries from a food-security perspective while providing a framework to plan for alternative protein sources needed to ... > full story -
Too Late to Stop Global Warming by Cutting Emissions? Scientists Argue for Adaption Policies
October 17, 2012 — Governments and institutions should focus on developing adaption policies to address and mitigate against the negative impact of global warming, rather than putting the emphasis on carbon trading and ... > full story
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